The Case for Support
Why This STEM Building. Why Now.
A transformative investment in STEM education, workforce development, and community impact.
Our Future
THE VISION
Through hands-on learning, industry-aligned curriculum, and employer partnerships, students will close the gap between education and employment.
- Preparing a highly skilled, job-ready STEM workforce aligned with regional employer needs
- Attracting new industry partnerships, research opportunities, and investment
- Expanding career pathways in high-growth fields such as technology, engineering, data science, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing
KEY PILLARS
Five foundational areas driving our campaign's impactCreating Economic Mobility
STEM careers offer some of the highest-paying opportunities in today's economy. By investing in STEM education at an HBCU, we're directly addressing wealth gaps and creating pathways to prosperity for underrepresented communities.
Creating a Pipeline from K–12 to College
Through partnerships with local school districts, we're building a seamless pipeline that introduces young students to STEM opportunities and guides them through to college completion and career success.
Engaging the Community
This facility will serve as a hub for community engagement, hosting workshops, summer camps, and programs that bring STEM education to the broader St. Louis community.
Advancing Faculty Research
Modern laboratories and research spaces will attract and retain top faculty talent, enabling groundbreaking research that addresses real-world challenges facing our communities.
Attracting & Retaining Talent
By graduating more STEM-prepared professionals, we're helping Missouri attract and retain the talent needed to compete in a global innovation economy.
Harris Stowe State University’s Economic Contributions
UNCF Impact report affirms the significant economic contributions of Harris-Stowe State University. HSSU generates 857 jobs and $102 Million in total economic impact for local and regional economies. This estimate includes direct spending by the university on faculty, employees, academic programs and operations, and by students, as well as the follow-on effects of that spending. A 2021 HSSU graduate’s total lifetime earnings is $567.7M. Imagine what that would do to the St. Louis region when we retain that talent.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every dollar invested in Harris-Stowe produces a ripple effect—supporting local businesses, strengthening neighborhoods, and contributing to a more resilient and diversified regional economy. This STEM facility accelerates that return by aligning education directly with workforce demand.
THIS CAMPAIGN REPRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO...
Transform the trajectory of students who might not otherwise have access to STEM education
Strengthen one of Missouri's most vital educational institutions
Create lasting partnerships between academia, industry, and community
Build a pipeline of diverse STEM talent for St. Louis, Missouri, and beyond
Honor the legacy of HBCUs while shaping the future of STEM education